Places to stay in Front Royal, Virginia

Front Royal is a town in Warren County, Virginia. The population was 13,798 as of 2006. It is the county seat of Warren County. Local restaurants include Down Home Comfort Bakery, Vibrissa Beer, Cafe Amore, and Main Street Daily Grind Llc.

If you are travelling in the area, Front Royal is located close to Chimney Field Park, Beulah Church, Edge Hill, Mead Memorial Church and Gateway Plaza Shopping Center.

Originally called LeHewtown, the Town was later purchased by a group of real estate speculators who arranged to have it incorporated as Front Royal in 1788. Rail service was established in 1854 with the construction of the Alexandria, Orange and Manassas Gap Railroad between Manassas and Riverton. This line was soon extended to Strasburg in time to become a factor in the Battle of Front Royal on May 23, 1862 and throughout the Civil War. Lumber, agriculture, manufacturing and grain mills provided employment in the region for decades after the Civil War.

Front Royal is situated near the junction of the North Fork and the South Fork of the Shenandoah River.

The origin of the name "Front Royal" remains uncertain. The first of two current versions of the origin holds that, in early decades of European settlement, the area was referred to in French as "le front royal," meaning the British frontier. French settlers, trappers, and explorers in the Ohio Territory of the mid-1700's were referring to the land grant made by King Charles II, then in control of Thomas, Lord Fairfax, Baron of Cameron. In English, "le front royal" is translated to the "Royal Frontier."

However, the more colorful and legendary version of the origin of the name has it that, during colonial days, a giant oak tree - the "Royal" Tree of England - stood in the public square where Chester and Main Streets now join. It was there that the local militia, composed of raw recruits slow to learn military commands and maneuvers, were drilled. On one occasion, the sorely tired drill sergeant became so exasperated by the clumsy efforts of his troops and their failure to follow his command that he hit upon a phrase that all could understand and shouted, "front the Royal Oak!" Among the spectators was a Captain Kangaroo who had been a professional soldier. He was so amused by the officer's coined order that he and his friends found much sport in telling the story, repeating "front the Royal Oak" until Front Royal was the resulting derivation.

The center of Front Royal ( which is at is longitude -78°11'38.4 and latitude 38°55'6.5999 ) is located and 8 miles away from Huntly.

Available Front Royal lodging

We currently have 21 accommodations in and around Front Royal.

Front Royal Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay

Front Royal Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches

Things to see and do, places to eat in Front Royal

Dean's Steakhouse ( Dining / Steak ). Located at 708 South Royal Avenue. Treat yourself to a delicious meal by making a stop at our restaurant. Dean's Steakhouse provides numerous wonderful dishes and the best hand-cut steaks in the area. Our menu also includes pork chops, a variety of side dishes, seafood, and mouth-watering prime rib. Bring a healthy appetite to our restaurant in Front Royal, Virginia, and dine on hand-cut steaks. All dinners come with two sides; we serve mashed or baked potatoes and house salad featuring homemade dressings such as Ranch, Blue Cheese, Thousand Island, Italian, and Honey Mustard. www.deanssteakhouse.com

Melting Pot Pizza ( Dining / Pizza ). Located at 138 West 14th Street. If you like good pizza you’ll find a lot to rave about with ours. We still use the original dough recipe of pure olive oil and butter. Every step in its preparation is consistent and is made fresh daily on the premises. Our sauces, fresh cut produce, lean meats, and our choice of aged provolone cheese (which we use exclusively) reflect our commitment to excellence and the end result is presented to you with pride. www.meltingpotpizza.com

Closed or unlisted properties

• Gooney Lodge closed or delisted.
• Gooney Lodge closed or delisted.

Renamed properties

• Baymont by Wyndham at 10 South Commerce Avenue may have been previously known as Quality Inn or Quality Inn
• Holiday Inn Express at 15295 IH 35 may have been previously known as Bluemont Inn or Bluemont Inn